Problem with declaring local variables

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>> there is absolutely nothing
>>  to be gained by
>> declaring a handler local variable unless  one
>> uses explicitVariables.

Not entirely. Decalring a  variable is a simple way of initialising it, to 
empty unless defined. This can  be truly helpful when returning values (in "it" 
or in "the result"), as the  value will then be returned and not the name of 
the pesky little varmit 'cos it  slipped through your net!  

And I *know* you've been there, folks!
 
/H